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    US-India Trade

    Complete overview of bilateral trade relations

    $120.3B

    Total Bilateral Trade

    $77.5B

    US Imports from India

    $43.3B

    US Exports to India

    What Does the US Import from India?

    Polished Diamonds & Gems

    $9.2B11.8% share

    Pharmaceutical Products

    $8.7B11.2% share

    Petroleum Products

    $7.4B9.5% share

    IT & Software Services

    $42B54% share

    Textiles & Apparel

    $8.5B10.9% share

    Machinery & Mechanical Equipment

    $5.3B6.8% share

    Organic Chemicals

    $4.8B6.2% share

    Shrimp & Seafood

    $2.8B3.6% share

    Iron & Steel Articles

    $2.4B3.1% share

    Auto Components

    $2.1B2.7% share

    What Does India Import from the US?

    Petroleum & Natural Gas

    $12.3B28.4% share

    Machinery & Equipment

    $5.2B12% share

    Precious Metals & Stones

    $4.8B11.1% share

    Aircraft & Parts

    $3.9B9% share

    Medical & Scientific Instruments

    $2.1B4.9% share

    Agricultural Products

    $2.5B5.8% share

    Chemicals

    $2.3B5.3% share

    Electronic Components

    $1.9B4.4% share

    India-Europe vs US-India: Trade Opportunities

    While TradeAventus focuses on India-Europe trade, understanding the US-India corridor provides valuable context. The EU and US are India's two largest trading partners, with bilateral trade volumes of approximately $120 billion each. However, the trade composition differs significantly -- the US corridor is dominated by services and pharmaceuticals, while EU-India trade is more diversified across manufacturing sectors.

    The ongoing EU-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations could be transformative. With tariff reductions expected across textiles (12-17%), chemicals (up to 12.8%), machinery (up to 44%), and automotive components, EU-India trade is poised for significant growth. Unlike the US-India relationship, which lacks a comprehensive trade agreement, the EU-India FTA would provide preferential market access across thousands of product lines -- creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides.

    For European buyers currently sourcing from the US or China, India offers competitive alternatives across key categories. And for Indian exporters, the EU represents a $17 trillion market with growing demand for the very products India excels at producing.

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